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Surviving a climate disaster isn't a vote-changer
News, Matthew Griffin, Published on 20/09/2024
» This year, elections and extreme weather events have collided: In India, the spring general election was snarled by a heat wave that killed dozens of people, including poll workers. In Germany, severe flooding prompted evacuations just days before elections for the European Parliament. And in the US, people attending campaign rallies have fallen ill from record-breaking heat.
Renowned journalist John McBeth dies at 79
News, Published on 08/12/2023
» New Zealand-born John McBeth, one of Asia's preeminent journalists with a record of scrupulous and ground-breaking reporting, has died after a short illness in Jakarta, Indonesia. He was 79.
Without aid of whistleblowers, the West is lost
News, Slavoj Žižek, Published on 28/06/2023
» Earlier this month, CNN reported that a British court has denied WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange "permission to appeal an order to extradite him to the United States, where he faces criminal charges under the Espionage Act". Although Assange's legal team will continue to explore its options, the snare around his neck is clearly tightening. Time is not on his side. The US and British authorities who are pursuing him can afford to wait for any remaining public interest in his case to dwindle in the face of wars, climate change, anxiety about artificial intelligence, and other global issues.
Different strokes for different folks
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 21/05/2023
» It was a bit alarming to learn the Eurovision Song Contest is still going strong, having celebrated its 67th year in Liverpool last weekend. The event had already looked the worse for wear back in the 1960s, but somehow it just won't go away. In fact it's got bigger and more brassy than ever -- an uninhibited celebration of kitsch.
US officials warn over bird flu risk
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/05/2023
» The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned people to stay away from wild birds and sick or dying poultry to limit the spread of the bird flu virus.
'Chuvit Garden' plans face scrutiny
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 03/04/2023
» Many Bangkokians not living in the Sukhumvit area may not realise that there used to be a small park, named Chuvit Garden, at the entrance of Soi Sukhumvit 10.
Hospitals give back 'shady' donation money to Chuvit
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/03/2023
» Two public hospitals have decided to return donations to whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit, amounting to 3 million baht each.
Lawyer Sittra asks Chuvit to clarify shady B50m donations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2023
» Crusading lawyer Sittra Biabangkerd has called on whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit to clarify reports that he received 50 million baht from shady sources, far more than the amount he admitted to having received and then donated to hospitals.
Whistleblower risks losing his way
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 06/03/2023
» Thanks to whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit for his latest exposure of a major online gambling network, allegedly operated by a police officer attached to the logistics department, popularly known as "Inspector Sua", the Central Investigation Bureau police on Friday launched coordinated raids at 63 targets in six provinces.
Chuvit targets Chidchob clan
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/03/2023
» Whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit has launched a broadside at Bhumjaithai Party ministers and the Chidchob family, including suspended Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, accusing them of being involved in a number of alleged irregularities.